A Pleasant Rivalry

A Willow Valley Historical Romance, Book 3

By: Linda Weaver Clarke

Narrated by: Carolyn Kashner

Angelica Davis is surprised when she finds out that an old school chum has returned to Willow Valley to take over his grandfather’s business. Since she writes articles for the Chronicle and Simon Morgan owns the Willow Valley News, they just happen to be rivals. The competition is on. Who will be the first to discover the identity of the jewel thief or the arsonist? Will it be Angelica or Simon? Gradually the feelings she once had for him return as they both search for the same stories. To her surprise, Angelica realizes she is losing her heart to her rival.

©2019 Linda Weaver Clarke (P)2020 Linda Weaver Clarke

A pleasant romance as well

Multiple mysteries are solved as newspaper rivals slowly figure out how their growing feelings can be addressed. As with all the stories in this series, the historic setting is well developed. I really enjoy the political views, setting, explanations for events during the time frame - it really helps you get immersed in the story.

Sweet

A Pleasant Rivalry is a sweet and clean historical romance. I enjoy the accuracy of the time period and tidbits of information woven into the storyline. The characters are interesting and realistic and the narrator gives a pleasant performance.

Good Narration

Enjoyable rivals as to getting the latest scoop on the robberies or arsonists They knew one another before, could it be more this time. She also writes under a pen name to bring the truth out. She is a woman that was a good role model, a bit stubborn, and hesitates to know about the beliefs and what he wanted in life. Given audio for my voluntary review.

Historical romance

I liked that this book included lots of things that occurred in history. I also liked that the author included some things that occurred to her own relatives. The romance was a slow build since there were many other things going on in this book, even a bit of mystery. It also included Christian values and the importance of finding ones faith. The characters were relatable. Simon was just a very loyal and sweet man. Angelica was an independent woman with strong beliefs.

RIVALRY IS ON!

A PLEASANT RIVALRY IS A WONDERFUL CLEAN HISTORICAL ROMANCE. SIMON IS ANGELICA COMPETITION, WHO WILL DISCOVER THE TRUTH OF THE JEWEL THIEF OR THE ARSONIST, LISTEN TO THE AUDIO TO FIND OUT!